7
Very High
Flood Risk in Indianapolis, IN
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Indianapolis's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $163M from this hazard type
- 187 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 44 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 2.9 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Indianapolis, IN Region, United States (2025-07-31) — 866,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Indianapolis is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Indianapolis Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Indianapolis
Flood - Indianapolis, IN Region, United States
July 30, 2025 — WARNING
866,000 people exposed; $99,034M capital exposed
Flood - Indianapolis, IN Region, United States
July 17, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Indianapolis, IN Region, United States
March 20, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Indianapolis, IN Region, United States
May 10, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Indianapolis, IN Region, United States
July 27, 2025 — WARNING
235,000 people exposed; $24,731M capital exposed
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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